Let's clearly break down the work for the question step by step:
Problem Statement
You have suitcases that are each 14 inches tall and 16 inches wide, but only the height matters for this problem since you are stacking them vertically in a trunk that is 50 inches high. You need to determine if you can stack all four suitcases in the trunk.
Step 1: Calculate the Height of One Suitcase
The height of one suitcase is given as inches. This can be broken down as follows:
- The whole number part is inches.
- The fractional part .
Thus, the height of one suitcase is:
Step 2: Calculate the Total Height of Four Suitcases
Now, we need to find the total height of four suitcases:
- Multiply the height of one suitcase by the number of suitcases:
Step 3: Compare to the Trunk Height
The height of the trunk is given as inches. We need to compare the total height of the suitcases to this trunk height:
- Total height of the suitcases:
- Trunk height:
Step 4: Conclusion
Since , the suitcases will not fit in the trunk.
Final Statement
Thus, you conclude that:
- No, the height of all the suitcases is 60 inches.
However, in relation to your options, the response closest might be:
- B: No, the height of all the suitcases is 56 inches, as it implies they do not fit.
This breakdown provides a clear understanding of how to arrive at the conclusion systematically.